MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) vs. MacBook Air (M1, 2020) - Detailed Specs Comparison
Here is a side by side comparison between MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) and MacBook Air (M1, 2020) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
The MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) features the 15W 6th Generation Intel Skylake dual-core Intel Core i5-6360U up to dual-core Intel Core i7-6660U with the boost speed up to 3.40 GHz. While the MacBook Air (M1, 2020) features the 10W Apple M-Series ARM 64-bit 8-core Apple M1 (7 GPU Cores) up to 8-core Apple M1 with a clock speed of 3.20 GHz.
If you are in the market looking for a laptop and don't know what's the difference between the 13.3″ MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) and the 13.3″ MacBook Air (M1, 2020) , we have a detailed tech specs comparison between both devices for you to check out here.
MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) vs. MacBook Air (M1, 2020): Specs Comparison
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What's new | Better PerformanceWith the new Apple M1 Chip, it now 3x times faster in exporting a project in iMovie, 5x times faster applying 3D effects in Final Cut Pro, editing multiple streams 4K ProRes video in Final Cut Pro with no frame drop, 2x times faster in exporting photos in Lightroom, and more.Better Battery LifeIt's a MacBook Air with the longest battery life ever made, with up to 18-hours of watching movies and 15 hours of web browsing.Better FaceTime HD cameraWith the latest Apple Image Single Processor (ISP) in the M1 chip, image quality is better in noise reduction, greater dynamic range, and improved auto white balance.Better DisplayIt now supports P3 wide color with 400-nits of display brightness.More
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Availability | MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
Released | 2016 | 2020 |
Release Info |
| Announced on November 10th, 2020 |
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MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) Price | ||
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Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter By Apple
$45.99 |
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Apple 67W USB-C Power Adapter By Apple
$59.00 |
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Apple 96W USB-C Power Adapter By Apple
$76.00 Was: $80.38 |
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MacBook Air (M1, 2020) Price | ||
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Late 2020 Apple MacBook Air with Apple M1 Chip (13.3 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$755.99 |
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2020 Apple MacBook Air Laptop: Apple M1 Chip, 13” Retina Display, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage, Backlit Keyboard, FaceTime HD Camera, Touch ID. Works with iPhone/iPad; Space Gray By Apple
$1,199.99 |
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Late 2020 Apple MacBook Air with Apple M1 Chip (13 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Silver (Renewed) By Apple
$874.95 |
Display | MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
Size | 13.3 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info | Retina display
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Exterior | MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
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Dimensions | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 14.9 mm) |
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Weight | Starting at 3.02 lb (1.37 kg) | Starting at 2.8 pounds (1.29 kg) |
Colors | Space GraySilver | GoldSpace GraySilver |
Keyboard and Trackpad | Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Ports | 2 x Thunderbolt 3 Supports charging, DisplayPort,Thunderbolt (40Gb/s), and USB 3.1 Gen 2 (10Gb/s). | Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 (USB‑C) ports with support for:
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Internal Specs | MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
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Memory | 8GB configurable to 16GB of 1866MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
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Storage | 256GB configurable to 512GB or 1TB SSD |
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Connectivity | MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
Battery | MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
Size | 54.5 Wh lithium‑polymer battery | 49.9 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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Power Supply | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter | 30W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
OS | Shipped with macOS Sierra | Shipped with macOS Big Sur |
Built-in Apps | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player | PhotosiMovieGarageBandPagesNumbersKeynoteSiriSafariMailFaceTimeMessagesMapsNewsStocksHomeVoice MemosNotesCalendarContactsRemindersPhoto BoothPreviewMusicPodcastsTVBooksApp StoreTime MachineFind MyQuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
Camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) | MacBook Air (M1, 2020) |
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Warranty | Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. | Your MacBook Air comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. |
More | Video SupportSimultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
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MacBook Pro 13” (2016, 2 Thunderbolt 3) Price | ||
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Apple Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) to Thunderbolt 2 Adapter By Apple
$45.99 |
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Apple 67W USB-C Power Adapter By Apple
$59.00 |
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Apple 96W USB-C Power Adapter By Apple
$76.00 Was: $80.38 |
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MacBook Air (M1, 2020) Price | ||
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Late 2020 Apple MacBook Air with Apple M1 Chip (13.3 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Space Gray (Renewed) By Apple
$755.99 |
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2020 Apple MacBook Air Laptop: Apple M1 Chip, 13” Retina Display, 16GB RAM, 256GB SSD Storage, Backlit Keyboard, FaceTime HD Camera, Touch ID. Works with iPhone/iPad; Space Gray By Apple
$1,199.99 |
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Late 2020 Apple MacBook Air with Apple M1 Chip (13 inch, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) Silver (Renewed) By Apple
$874.95 |
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